RESP4331 — Cardio Rehab Disease Case Mgmt
Students will review the delivery of care to chronically ill patients with lung and heart disorders with emphasis on respiratory care. The rehabilitation process will be applied to hospital-based program, extended care facilities and in the home. Topics include clinical testing, exercise prescriptions, and practice guidelines for management. Patient care reviews as part of the laboratory will underscore the multidisciplinary approach to case management and responsibilities unique to the respiratory therapist. This course along with its clinical counterpart will allow students to perform the responsibilities attributed to this subspecialty in respiratory care. Students will become certified asthma educators. prereq: 3202